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Maha Kumbh Fire: CM Yogi Adityanath Assesses Damage at Prayagraj Site
A fire erupted at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, leading to the destruction of approximately 70 huts and 10 tents. The incident occurred in Sector 19, specifically at the Gita Press camp, and was reportedly triggered by successive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder explosions....
Trump Vows Immediate Immigration Overhaul at Washington Rally
On January 19, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters at a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” in Washington, D.C., pledging to implement stringent immigration policies upon taking office. The event, held at the Capital One Arena, showcased Trump’s commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises, emphasizing a...
JD(U) Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Hypocrisy on Caste Census
The Janata Dal (United) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy regarding the caste census, highlighting his silence during discussions led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in INDIA bloc meetings. JD(U) working president and Member of Parliament Sanjay Jha stated that Gandhi remained silent when Kumar advocated...
IIT Madras Director’s Remarks on Cow Urine Spark Controversy
A video featuring V. Kamakoti, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, extolling the medicinal virtues of cow urine has ignited a wave of criticism from political and social circles. The footage, captured during a Maatu Pongal celebration at a Go Samrakshana Sala in Chennai on January 15,...
Fire Engulfs Tents at Maha Kumbh Mela; No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, leading to the destruction of multiple tents. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in Sector 19 of the festival grounds, reportedly initiated by a gas cylinder explosion. Emergency response teams, including fire brigade and...
Sisodia Rebuts BJP’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ Allegation
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has countered the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) allegations regarding the opulence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence, referred to by the BJP as ‘Sheesh Mahal’. Sisodia pointed to the ₹2,700 crore expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence,...
Andhra CM Announces New Rule for Local Body Poll Candidates
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has unveiled a significant policy change that will affect the eligibility criteria for candidates contesting local body elections in the state. According to the new regulation, only couples with more than two children will be eligible to stand for election in local bodies...
ED Criticised for Incomplete Response in Liquor Scam Bail Hearing
A law officer’s unexpected criticism of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for submitting a “half-baked” reply during a Supreme Court bail hearing has drawn attention to procedural lapses in the high-profile Chhattisgarh liquor scam case. The officer later clarified the remark as a miscommunication, urging the court to proceed with...
BJP Faces Internal Pressure Over Spokesperson’s Controversial Remarks
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has issued a public apology following backlash over his comments during a televised debate, which were perceived as derogatory towards Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Rituraj Jha’s surname. The incident has prompted calls from within the BJP and its allies for...
Rahul Criticizes Govt Over AIIMS Patients’ Plight
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the areas surrounding the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday night, where numerous patients and their families have been residing on roads, footpaths, and subways while awaiting medical treatment. During his visit, Gandhi interacted with these individuals, inquiring about...
ED Attaches 142 Properties Worth ₹300 Cr Involving Siddaramaiah
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 142 immovable properties valued at approximately ₹300 crore in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others. The ED initiated its investigation based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Karnataka...
BJP Challenges Unexplained Surge in Kejriwal’s Income
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva has raised concerns over a significant increase in Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal’s income during the 2020-21 fiscal year, a period marked by the global COVID-19 pandemic. According to Sachdeva, Kejriwal’s income escalated from ₹1,57,823 in 2019-20 to ₹44,90,040 in 2020-21, indicating...
Secularism, Socialism, and Nationalism Off in B’desh Statute
The Constitution Reform Commission of Bangladesh has submitted a report to interim government leader Muhammad Yunus, recommending the removal of secularism, socialism, and nationalism as fundamental state principles. This proposal suggests replacing these tenets with equality, human dignity, social justice, pluralism, and democracy. Established following the ousting of former...
SGPC Urges Punjab CM to Ban Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has called upon Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to prohibit the screening of Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ in Punjab, citing concerns over historical distortions and potential harm to Sikh sentiments. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami, in a letter to the Chief Minister, emphasized that...
Congress in Supreme Court to Defend Places of Worship Act
The Congress party has approached the Supreme Court, seeking to intervene in ongoing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The party emphasizes that the Act is crucial for maintaining India’s secular fabric and communal harmony. In its application, filed through General...
ED Seizes Assets Worth Over ₹440 Cr from Former Kwality Promoters
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets totaling ₹442.85 crore in Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab, linked to former promoters of dairy giant Kwality Ltd., Sanjay Dhingra and Siddhant Gupta. The attached properties include a 12,000-square-yard farmhouse in DLF Chhatarpur, residential properties in Vasant Vihar and Punjabi Bagh in...
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Suspect Held
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was attacked in his Bandra residence in Mumbai during the early hours of January 16, 2025. The assailant, armed with a blade resembling a hacksaw, inflicted six stab wounds on Khan, with one cut dangerously close to his spine. Khan was promptly transported...
Supreme Court Rebukes ED for Misinterpreting Bail Provisions
The Supreme Court has admonished the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for misinterpreting bail provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), particularly concerning women, minors, and individuals with health issues. This censure arose during the bail hearing of Shashi Bala, arrested in connection with the Shine City Group investigation....
